Abolish the Monarchy

A crucial, riveting polemic in support of one of the most precious things humanity has built - democracy itself. – Owen Jones, author of The EstablishmentIf ever you thought tradition, tourism, or political stability were good arguments for the Crown, this razor-sharp book knocks that nonsense into a top hat. Erudite Graham Smith shows what fools our rotten constitution makes of us, with a monarch as emblem of a country beset by nepotism, backhanders, chumocracy and inherited privilege. Read and rebel! – Polly Toynbee, author of An Uneasy InheritanceThis is a very timely reminder of the constitutional absurdity of our taxpayer-funded Royal Family that is at war with itself. Whether you’re in favour of abolition or a more slimmed-down monarchy in keeping with modern Britain, Graham Smith puts the case for reform eloquently and forcefully. – Robert Verkaik, author of Posh BoysThis is the book I have been waiting for. The lack of accountability of the monarchy is disgraceful. The privileges they have are indefensible. Step forward Graham Smith. He is not afraid to speak the truth so many people feel but find difficult to express. Reading this book will give you the confidence to speak up, and to understand that we, the British people, (and I must say, those in the land of my parents), deserve a fairer society. – Benjamin Zephaniah, author of The Life and Rhymes of Benjamin ZephaniahAbolish the Monarchy confronts readers with some uncomfortable truths… Abolish the Monarchy delivers where much of the press so often fails… our political landscape is richer for protest movements like his - police, take note. * Telegraph *

Graham Smith is CEO of the campaign organisation Republic, which aims to abolish the monarchy and replace it with an elected head of state.